Breakfast very poor. No fresh fruit and poor choice of cereal , if you dont ask for yoghurt you don't get.
No vending machine either. Staff friendly and accomodating especially friendly receptionist guy.
Views from top floor lovely. Bit hot and stuffy in the hotel. Bed comfy. Shower not great- poor pressure.

Natasha,
United Kingdom

The location is nice, room was spacious, bed was comfy, breakfast was good. They do need to provide free wifi.

Rupam,
United Kingdom

Breakfast was good and the entertainment was excellent even though I was there on business.

Stephen,
United Kingdom

Great location - close to the beach and town centre. Room very clean and with all needed facilities as kettle cups tea coffee.

Grazyna,
United Kingdom

Staff all very friendly and helpful hotel was clean our double room was large clean with modern bathroom our children had twin room very clean but bathroom little dated it was a shower over bath that didn't work that wellbut as was only one night it didn't matter over a longer stay would have been annoying but our beds were comfy very clean and it was quiet . Swimming pool was nice just that we went early and was told that the heater had to be turned off at night as some rooms above swimming pool said it was noisy so the receptionist said we could wait an hour but we braved it and it wasn't cold at all normal swimming pool temp only disappointment was we didn't realise there was a sauna until in the pool and saw the notice saying ask staff 20 min before you can use it by the time we saw the sign we were all in the pool and didn't want to go back to reception to ask

Julie,
United Kingdom

Liked the fact it was close to the beach and a range of resturants with only a 10min walk down pichturesque hill (not great coming up though, as the lift only operates during the day and you need to pay for it). Good onsite parking even with the big coaches there too.

Georgina,
United Kingdom

Bed was hard the hotel needs a face lift me and my partner didn't sleep well at all as of the bed and live entertainment was shocking bingo on a bank holiday Saturday was a surprise not catering for all ages. Also breakfast was shocking as waited about 25 mins to order for two breakfast and then the quality was not very good to me and my partner will not be going back

Richard,
United Kingdom

The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful. Hassle free check in and check out. Great location Located just off the cliffs

Anandakrishnan,
India

Friendly staff. A good swimming pool with a free towel.

Howard,
United Kingdom

Staff

8.2

This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. The light and modern Shanklin Hotel boasts its own swimming pool and sauna, along with panoramic views over Sandown Bay. Guests can enjoy rooms with satellite TV, and regular live entertainment.

With crisp, white linen, each room includes a modern private bathroom with free toiletries. A hospitality tray with tea and coffee is also provided for guests.

In the mornings, guests can enjoy a waiter-served breakfast. The Starlite Restaurant serves daily changing table d’hote menu cooked by an award-winning chef, and made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can dine with beautiful views over the bay.

Guests can relax in the hotel’s spa pool, or enjoy a game of bowls.

Free parking is available, and Shanklin’s central and seafront attractions can all be reached within a 10-minute walk. Shanklin Rail Station is 5 minutes away on foot, while the seaside esplanade is also 10 minutes’ walk away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Shanklin, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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49 Guests Loved Their Stay

10
“the bed was extra comfy, swimming pool really clean.”

MiloUnited Kingdom

10
“Simple booking process. Very friendly and welcoming staff - in fact all staff were friendly and welcoming. The best bit is the operating model for meal-times as the hotel is prepared for sudden influxes of diners, e.g. coach trips. I hadn't pre-booked a meal but paid at reception and was given a generous time-slot. The waiting staff, despite having a very busy restaurant, were geared up to serving me promptly and efficiently and I was impressed by this.”

PeterUnited Kingdom

7.1
“The location is great! Its very close to Channel, our room had a sea view. The room is spacious and warm. All in all, we were very happy with the room and hotel until we arrived to breakfast. It took a while to locate us for breakfast.”

ZorigmaUnited Kingdom

4.6
“Loved the jacuzzi as we got to spend time with the kids as a family .
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NorthallUnited Kingdom

6.7
“Breakfast very poor. No fresh fruit and poor choice of cereal , if you dont ask for yoghurt you don't get.
No vending machine either. Staff friendly and accomodating especially friendly receptionist guy.
Views from top floor lovely. Bit hot and stuffy in the hotel. Bed comfy. Shower not great- poor pressure.”

NatashaUnited Kingdom

6.7
“The location is nice, room was spacious, bed was comfy, breakfast was good. They do need to provide free wifi.”

RupamUnited Kingdom

8.3
“Breakfast was good and the entertainment was excellent even though I was there on business.”

StephenUnited Kingdom

7.9
“Great location - close to the beach and town centre. Room very clean and with all needed facilities as kettle cups tea coffee.”

GrazynaUnited Kingdom

6.7
“Staff all very friendly and helpful hotel was clean our double room was large clean with modern bathroom our children had twin room very clean but bathroom little dated it was a shower over bath that didn't work that wellbut as was only one night it didn't matter over a longer stay would have been annoying but our beds were comfy very clean and it was quiet . Swimming pool was nice just that we went early and was told that the heater had to be turned off at night as some rooms above swimming pool said it was noisy so the receptionist said we could wait an hour but we braved it and it wasn't cold at all normal swimming pool temp only disappointment was we didn't realise there was a sauna until in the pool and saw the notice saying ask staff 20 min before you can use it by the time we saw the sign we were all in the pool and didn't want to go back to reception to ask”

JulieUnited Kingdom

8.3
“Liked the fact it was close to the beach and a range of resturants with only a 10min walk down pichturesque hill (not great coming up though, as the lift only operates during the day and you need to pay for it). Good onsite parking even with the big coaches there too.”

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Newest Reviews for Shanklin Hotel

Michelle

눉Shower didn't have any pressure. With long hair and after having a long drive and ferry trip I couldn't wash my hair not acceptable for £114!! Reported to reception and asked for a reduction on the bill which they said that I needed to contact a central number which I will be doing. Also bar had closed before 10pm so couldnt get a drink and was told it was mainly a coach hotel and the elderly residents had gone to bed so had decided to close early.

눇Location and sea view

August 14, 2017

Northall

눉Pictures online shows something els to the actual room , room was too small , £110 for a small room with dirty showers and bath , house keeping so rude came in my room at 8am with out knocking while i was half naked . No night staffs , you get charged so much yet in emergency there wasn't night receptionist available, would not recommend this hotel to my friends or family . Disgusting ! Robbing people's money !!!

눇Loved the jacuzzi as we got to spend time with the kids as a family .

Julie

눉The breakfast was help yourself to cereal / fruit but there was hardly any choice of cereals etc the orange juice ran out and we had to use the milk provided for our tea/coffee for the cereal as no milk was put out but having said that the staff were all lovely and attended to us very efficiently the cooked breakfast came out very quickly and was piping hot , it's a very quiet hotel lots of coach party's of retired senior citizens but that maybe the time of year we visited I'm sure in the summer its more lively :)

눇Staff all very friendly and helpful hotel was clean our double room was large clean with modern bathroom our children had twin room very clean but bathroom little dated it was a shower over bath that didn't work that wellbut as was only one night it didn't matter over a longer stay would have been annoying but our beds were comfy very clean and it was quiet . Swimming pool was nice just that we went early and was told that the heater had to be turned off at night as some rooms above swimming pool said it was noisy so the receptionist said we could wait an hour but we braved it and it wasn't cold at all normal swimming pool temp only disappointment was we didn't realise there was a sauna until in the pool and saw the notice saying ask staff 20 min before you can use it by the time we saw the sign we were all in the pool and didn't want to go back to reception to ask

May 30, 2017

Georgina

눇Liked the fact it was close to the beach and a range of resturants with only a 10min walk down pichturesque hill (not great coming up though, as the lift only operates during the day and you need to pay for it). Good onsite parking even with the big coaches there too.

May 29, 2017

Richard

눇Bed was hard the hotel needs a face lift me and my partner didn't sleep well at all as of the bed and live entertainment was shocking bingo on a bank holiday Saturday was a surprise not catering for all ages. Also breakfast was shocking as waited about 25 mins to order for two breakfast and then the quality was not very good to me and my partner will not be going back